Las Vegas, NV

Formerly Kaercher Insurance

    About Us

    Our Office History.

    For over 60 years, we have provided risk management, and financial products and services to corporations, institutions and individuals throughout the world.

    What Makes Us Different

    We take a pro-active approach to the management and servicing of your account with:

    • tailor-made programs shaped to your needs, not to the needs of a representative peer group
    • pre-implementation services such as contract reviews, exposure analysis, and professional wrap-up feasibility studies
    • the skill and knowledge to develop innovative new products to address wrap-up issues and exposures as they arise
    • large investment in technology to allow rapid transfer of vital information to clients and wrap-up markets
    • in-house wrap-up professionals acting as your committed advocates

    We have vast resources that enable our team of professionals to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.  By utilizing the experience and creativity of top-level insurance experts in conjunction with the firm’s worldwide resources, your Alera Group Las Vegas is able to provide sophisticated  products and service unparalleled in the insurance industry.

    Our Mission
     

    Every client is important to us. Whether a single individual or multimillion dollar corporation, each is assured of receiving the most competent insurance analysis and placement available.

    The insurance industry is continuously evolving. Our resource capabilities provide us with the tools necessary to keep our clients informed regarding regulatory issues and current events that can affect our clients’ bottom line. We utilize the most efficient technological methods available that align with the needs of our clients. Our professionals have real time access to the most current news and business intelligence available. These management tools allow us to maintain the highest level of client service.

    Our vision is guided by a commitment to understanding, anticipating and meeting our clients diverse and changing needs.

    We consider it both a privilege and a pleasure to represent our clients. Our goal is to maintain relationships that extend well beyond the realm of an insurance broker. Our unwavering dedication to integrity, professionalism and service ensures that Alera Group maintains its position as the pre-eminent insurance broker.

    Meet Our Team

    Nicole Meeks

    Accounting Assistant and Licensing Coordinator
    Nicole Meeks

    Nicole Meeks joined the firm in 2006 as the Executive Assistant to Allen Kaercher.  Nicole is currently working in the Administration Department as an Accounting Assistant and Licensing Coordinator.

    Carole Nichols

    Account Executive
    Carole Nichols

    Carole joined GLB Insurance, an Alera Group Company, in 2016 as a commercial account manager. She has over 30 years of experience working in the Las Vegas area. She is responsible for developing sales strategies, liaising with potential customers, nurturing client relationships, promoting agency products, and making sure sales targets are obtained. Carole provides quality customer care which she attributes to long-term relationships with clients and sustained renewals.

    Gina Noahr

    Bond Manager
    Gina Noahr

    Gina prides herself on her exceptional customer service and strong relationships with everyone she works with. She manages the bond department, and her daily duties include marketing on all prospective and renewal business, gathering sensitive information, negotiating premiums and terms with underwriters, issuance and billing on all bonds, endorsements, and certificates, handling claims, and meeting with clients and underwriters.

    She loves being a part of her client’s success and providing them with bonds that they thought were impossible to obtain. She is passionate about what she does and truly enjoys helping everyone.

    Gina was born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada. She loves spending time with her husband and their three boys. When she isn’t glamping, traveling, and cheering on her kids, she enjoys scrapbooking.

    Brandy Nordin

    Executive Assistant
    Executive Assistant

    As the welcoming face and organizational backbone of Alera Group Nevada, I thrive on the dynamic balance between reception and administration. With several years of experience in customer service and administrative support, I bring a unique blend of efficiency, warmth, and attention to detail to every interaction.

    I take pride in creating a welcoming environment for all who enter our doors, ensuring every guest feels valued and attended to. Whether it's answering calls, scheduling appointments, or providing assistance, I strive to exceed expectations with every interaction.

    In my role as an executive assistant, I relish the opportunity to streamline processes, manage schedules, and tackle challenges head-on. From coordinating meetings to handling correspondence, I take ownership of the administrative tasks that keep our office running smoothly, allowing our team to focus on what they do best.

    I am committed to delivering excellence in both reception and administration, serving as a reliable point of contact and a trusted support system for our team and clients alike. I look forward to welcoming you to Alera Group and ensuring your experience is nothing short of exceptional.

    EXPERT EDUCATION

    Events and Webinars

    Employee Benefits

    2025 Healthcare and Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report: How Does Your Benefits Program Stack Up?

    In this session, our experts will dive into the results of our annual, market-leading benchmarking survey.

    June 26, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    Dynamic Data: Strategies for Success

    Join us for this session, as our experts will share how to utilize your organization’s data to create advanced and innovative strategies for success.

    July 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Wealth Services

    State of the Markets

    Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.

    July 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    State of the Markets

    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Insights

    Property and Casualty

    Severe Weather Is Getting Worse. Is Your Business Interruption Insurance Keeping Up?

    The increasing frequency and severity of weather- and climate-related events such as catastrophic storms, floods and wildfires make business continuity planning more important than ever. Part of your plan should include reviewing your organization's Business Interruption Insurance coverage.

    May 5, 2025

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    Property and Casualty

    International Roadcheck Is May 13-15. Is Your Commercial Transportation Fleet Ready?

    For 72 hours next month, commercial motor vehicles and drivers throughout North America will be subject to what the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) calls a “high-visibility, high-volume” inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative.



    The annual event, known as the International Roadcheck, will take place at weigh and inspection stations, temporary sites and locations selected by mobile patrols from May 13-15 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    April 14, 2025

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    Property and Casualty

    Improving Transportation Fleet Safety Through Gamification

    The COVID-19 pandemic pushed companies to find creative ways to engage employees as isolation hit an all-time high. Many turned to gamification — the application game mechanics such as points, badges and leaderboards to everyday tasks — to reconnect with staff and improve retention, especially around key initiatives like safety. It’s a concept so suitable for the transportation industry, it could have been conceived with truckers and other commercial auto drivers in mind.

    April 7, 2025

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    Property and Casualty

    5 Steps to a Lower Workers’ Compensation Mod

    Understanding how your Workers' Compensation Insurance premium is calculated can help you manage costs more effectively. One of the primary factors in determining your premium is your experience modification factor — the number that reflects your company’s claims history and directly determines what you pay.

    March 13, 2025

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